Morgan Smith’s responses to Questions on Climate Change

In this post we invited all the candidates in Gawler and surrounding councils to answer the 4 questions we formulated with respect to what their knowledge and stance is on climate change.

Here’s the response we received from Morgan Smith:

Question 1: What relevance do you see climate change issues having for Gawler Council over the next 4 years?

a) Not relevant

b) A bit relevant

c) An issue which council deals with among many issues

d) One of the more important issues for Council

e) An issue which should be at the centre of Council planning

d) One of the more important issues for Council

Question 2: What actions are you aware of where Gawler Council is currently taking action related to climate change?

Solar panels on some council properties, attention to environmental aspects of the Gawler rivers, conservation of old, large trees. cycle tracks, and recycling programs. There may be other initiatives that I am unaware.

Question 3: What actions do you think Gawler Council should be undertaking in the next 4 years related to climate change?

Please see below.

Question 4: What actions do you think Gawler Council should be undertaking with the broader Gawler community related to climate change?

Your group clearly has ideas on climate change management in our local council area. I would be interested in supporting your group’s views on council should I be elected. You have asked very important questions that should be of interest to us all. Thank you.

Click here to see the list of those candidates who have responded